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Xbox One Black Ops 3 Beta Problems Frustrate Users (Update)
The Xbox One Black Ops 3 beta is finally working after a nearly 24 hour delay that included a series of problems related to the game’s download codes.
As expected, it looks like the Xbox One Black Ops 3 beta is now functioning. We were able to redeem our tokens both online and on the Xbox itself.
We successfully downloaded the Xbox One Black Ops 3 beta in about 30 minutes or so. We downloaded the 13.7GB file over a wired high-speed Wi-Fi internet connection.
If you’re not at home, you can redeem your code online through Xbox.com and it will start automatically if you have that setting turned on.
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The Xbox One Black Ops 3 beta has begun only users have been unable to redeem their beta tokens. These initial Black Ops 3 Beta problems are frustrating those who have been waiting for weeks to play the game.
A short time ago, Treyarch released the Xbox One Black Ops 3 beta tokens to those who pre-ordered the game and entered their promo code on the Call of Duty website. These tokens are supposed to allow Xbox One users access to the highly anticipated Xbox One Black Ops 3 beta. Problem is, the beta tokens aren’t working.
Two hours ago, Treyarch announced the start of the Xbox One and PC Black Ops 3 beta. The announcement coincided with the release of the beta tokens necessary to download the Xbox One Black Ops 3 beta. A short time later, after a barrage of messages, Treyarch confirmed that its dealing with issues with beta codes.
We’re tracking an issue regarding #BO3Beta codes. We are currently investigating and will let you know more when we can…stand by.
— Treyarch Studios (@Treyarch) August 25, 2015
While the company has acknowledged that there is a problem with the Xbox One Black Ops beta codes, it hasn’t detailed when Xbox One users can expect a fix. We’ve been trying to input our Beta Token and our Friends Beta Tokens for the past hour and none of them are working. The Xbox One Black Ops 3 error code looks just like the one below.
@Treyarch I got this error with all three codes. pic.twitter.com/8QFQGmY3ze
— Little B books (@Mutinybooks) August 26, 2015
It appears that others are in the same boat and Xbox One Black Ops 3 beta users have taken to social media to blast Treyarch for these initial Black Ops 3 beta problems.
@Treyarch Yes please, I keep getting an error from microsoft saying the code can’t be found :/ — OverAbsorb™ Designs (@OverAbsorb) August 26, 2015
@Treyarch i just want to play this aint cool — cody nance (@wildcoot) August 26, 2015
@Treyarch weres my code ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh — Eklipse Troony (@TroonyEG) August 26, 2015
@Treyarch good job guys way to drop the ball, I cancelled my order. Get your junk together not like this is the first COD game to come out. — IAmASigEpMan (@HazedRagedSigEp) August 26, 2015
While some Xbox One users are unable to access the beta, it appears that some have had limited success with one user claiming that his download is going to take approximately two hours to complete.
@Treyarch it took my codes and now I can’t find them again — Børíçüå #YPN (@Astral_Boricua) August 26, 2015
@Treyarch ITS TAKING 2HOURS TO DOWNLOAD — Shav (@notShav) August 26, 2015
At this point, there doesn’t appear to be a workaround for these frustrating Black Ops 3 problems. In other words, it looks like Xbox One users who took off work to play are going to have to remain patient at Treyarch works through these initial problems with the beta.
Treyarch does say that Microsoft is looking into the Black Ops 3 beta problems but neither company has provided a timeframe for Xbox One users. Those interested in playing tonight will want to keep an eye on Microsoft’s Xbox Status page for real time updates.
We’re aware of the issues you might be seeing with your Black Ops 3 beta codes. We’re looking into it now: https://t.co/PzAdjUFMJj
— Xbox Support (1-5) (@XboxSupport) August 26, 2015
Installation problems aren’t the only Xbox One Black Ops 3 problems. Others are running into issues finding their Black Ops 3 beta tokens. If you are unable to find your token, check your spam folder in mail.
If you’re still unable to find your token, take a look at our guide that will run you through the steps to take to download the Xbox One Black Ops 3 beta. If none of that helps, contact the retailer that sold you the game.
We also expect to see issues with the game itself. PS4 users dealt with a number of beta issues and we could see some of the same problems hamper the Xbox One beta. Hopefully, they take this guy’s advice and extend the Black Ops 3 beta like they did with the PS4 beta.
@Treyarch make the Beta Longer for this
— ️ALBY (@AlbyPlays) August 25, 2015
Shawn Adams
08/25/2015 at 6:20 pm
Xbox One fanboys were laughing at the PS4 Black OPS 3 beta problems. Hahaha.
David Polter
08/25/2015 at 8:25 pm
These people crying about it not being up need to get a life and go do something while they get it fixed, they will probably extend it because of the delay. This is first week of back to college so I want to play too but got much to do til it’s up.
Jeremy Clark
08/25/2015 at 8:30 pm
dont be the guy who threw the first stone lol, there wasnt any fan boys i know of talking about the ps4 beta problems, but then again ididnt have any beta problems, playing on my bros system, till the last dat
Jeremy Clark
08/25/2015 at 8:33 pm
i dunno imma take a crack and say maybe my codes arent working cause on either coast, its not the 26th yet, cause the beta doesnt start till august 26th, soo give it about 30mins on the east coast, and i bet they start working
Shawn Adams
08/26/2015 at 10:42 am
Lol, I know I was trolling like I do with both fanboy cults, lol.
JohnnyJames (@JohnnyJames9876)
08/25/2015 at 10:05 pm
Work around to make the token work is to change your region to brasil. This makes the token work for some reason. After you download the game change your region back to the original.
Hope this helps everyone.
Natalie
08/26/2015 at 10:35 am
I tried the region thing and nothing downloaded. It just said success and took my code
Dylan
08/25/2015 at 10:58 pm
Go to xbox.com and switch your region to Brasil and then redeem the code online and it will automatically start downloading
bshaner10
08/25/2015 at 11:21 pm
Literally EVERY single game I get into the game freezes!! (not my xbox, i can still use the home button and go into other games, but the actual game freezes). based on what I’ve read I, along with many other players, downloaded a corrupt file due to the mass downloads around 4pm. You’d think they’d have their beta together considering its like the 11th game in the series..
lewis
08/26/2015 at 12:33 am
I have not even received my codes yet. What are treyarch playing at!!!!
lewis
08/26/2015 at 12:35 am
Does anyone know why this has happend thanks.
BO3 Beta Helper
08/26/2015 at 8:48 am
https://profile.callofduty.com/blackops3beta/showBetaCodes
lewis
08/26/2015 at 12:36 am
How do you use them and where
Josh
08/26/2015 at 12:41 am
Yeah what two of the people above said actually works. Go on Xbox.com, change region to brasil, then redeem the code. I have no idea why that change makes it work. After that, I just opened another tab for Google translate so I knew what it said. Turned on my Xbox and Yup, began downloading. Try it out dudes
Rise Oktane
08/26/2015 at 1:18 am
Brasil thing works shot guys major help all the way from new zealand!!
Josh
08/26/2015 at 2:18 am
Congrats bro, this is bull I bought the digital deluxe version from xbox live for 160nzd beta supposed to sownload by it self but nothing yet.
420CanadianStoner
08/26/2015 at 1:52 am
If you change your xbox store to brazil off your microsoft account it works plus your tokens work too! Cheers
Sam Spratt
08/26/2015 at 2:22 am
Change your Xbox one settings to a less busy server and it will download fine. I had errors, then changed it to “Portugal” reset and it downloaded within 20 mins. Then changed it back and off I went
Vonderhaar
08/26/2015 at 3:33 am
I bought the digital version, so do I only get one code?? P.S. I already downloaded mine. I just want to see if I can give my friends a code to try the beta.
Gavin Johnson
08/26/2015 at 6:13 am
If your tokens not working go to https://account.xbox.com/en-US/PaymentAndBilling/RedeemCode then at the bottom left corner change it to Brazil then redeem code. Then go to ready to install on Xbox and boom your done.
MERKS
08/26/2015 at 6:46 am
Change your region to Brasil then enter the code it works, I had problems so I tried changing my region and it worked
Lesley
08/26/2015 at 10:37 am
Hi I live in UK I haven’t received any tokens yet?
Lesley
08/26/2015 at 10:41 am
Codes I mean lol
Lesley
08/26/2015 at 10:43 am
Has ant one else not got codes.?
SUPERMAN8815
08/26/2015 at 10:57 am
how long is it going to take you to these codes work
Stan Schoen
08/26/2015 at 11:32 am
Not even anymore, now it’s connectivity. There is NONE! Such BS.
TyPiCaL FrIdAyZ
08/26/2015 at 12:29 pm
So I haven’t gotten my codes yet for the beta and pre ordered this shit and went to the thing online and put them in and now its the 26th so where the hell is my BO3 beta shit.
Jorge
08/26/2015 at 1:17 pm
Has anyone got there beta code yet?
Matt
08/26/2015 at 3:00 pm
Every time I start playing a game it freezes this is ridiculous I waited and waited finally got my token to work now its nothing but damn freezing every game get your shit together @treyarch
HAMMERofMYTHRYL
08/26/2015 at 3:34 pm
I went to the xbox store on computer to redeem the codes and that worked for me i am currently downloading ith BO3 beta right now
Michael Malcolm
08/27/2015 at 7:08 pm
I still haven’t got my code I’m pissed